Essays about: "Deaf and Hard of Hearing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

  1. 1. Examining the effects of text support and noise during video meetings on listening effort and comprehension.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Fredrik Fernlund; [2023]
    Keywords : Listening Effort; Cognitive Science; Noise; Subtitles; Text Supplementation; Video Meetings; Zoom; Remote Work; Comprehension; Comprehension in noise; Listening effort in noise; Captions; Closed Captions;

    Abstract : Many companies implemented remote work procedures during the pandemic and for many organizations video meetings have since remained a staple. Remote working has enabled employees to be more flexible with their schedules and technical solutions such as live captioning has been identified as potentially enabling deaf/hard-of-hearing employees during meetings. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploration of Sound Design and Sound Representation Techniques for Improving Inclusiveness, Player Performance, and Player Experience in Video Games

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Benjamin Esdor; [2023]
    Keywords : Sound Design; Audio Cues; Video Games; Inclusiveness; Visual Impairment; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Ljuddesign; Ljudsignaler; Videospel; Inkludering; Synskadade; Döva och hörselskadade;

    Abstract : This study aimed to explore sound design and sound representation techniques to strengthen the inclusion of players with sensory disabilities alongside non-disabled players. Additionally, it aimed to identify characteristics in inclusiveness components for video games. READ MORE

  4. 3. The design of evacuation alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Anastasia Afanasova; [2023]
    Keywords : Alarm system; Deaf people; Hard-of-hearing people; Fire safety.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The ability to hear is essential for receiving auditory signals, which serve as warnings and alerts in many situations, including fire evacuation. However, people with hearing impairments may miss out such signals and can be exposed to dangerous situations. READ MORE

  5. 4. Live captioning and translation application for Android

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Joel Hansson; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Captioning has long been used in media to help D/deaf and hard-of-hearing persons. Captioning however is difficult and time-consuming manual work. With the rapid evolution of automated speech recognition (ASR) systems, live captioning of everyday speech will soon be a practical reality. READ MORE

  6. 5. Internet of things connected notification device for people who are hard of hearing

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Wai Hang Shek; Thomas Geiger Ferotin; [2022]
    Keywords : Degree project; ESP8266; Raspberry Pi Zero W; Arduino UNO; IoT; Micro controllers; Product development; Swedish procurement; Kandidat examensarbete; ESP8266; Raspberry Pi Zero W; Arduino UNO; IoT; Mikrokontroller; Produktutveckling; Upphandling;

    Abstract : This degree project investigates the possibility to develop and re-design an IoT solution called NOT!FY, offered by the company Omnitor. NOT!FY is used by users who are hard of hearing or deaf as a complement to an accessibility communication application. READ MORE